Month: April 2010

I sat the MCTS: Vista Configuration 70-620 exam yesterday and passed on the first attempt.

So the book previously purchased assisted in obtaining the certification. I’ve now started on the 2nd book I had purchased, which was MCTS: Windows 7 Configuration 70-680, and I am thinking of doing this exam at the end of next month (May).

If anyone want’s to purchase Microsoft Press 70-620 book, contact me. I’d be happy to sell the book in question.

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After several weeks of reading, I have just about completed the book. Although I have already started doing prac tests and revision. In fact I’ve also already booked the exam. As I am confident enough to pass it. Although I just need to put in a bit more time doing some simulation review.

Like all humans, I too am scared of failure. But if I don’t attempt the exam, I may just put it off and off. So while they have that promotion on currently with a 2nd shot free, I might as well try.

Exam booked for 19th April. So ready or not, it will be an attempt. I am tempted to purchase a 70-622 book and do it next, then go do my 70-680 Windows 7 config as planned. Not sure yet. Will do the exam and then decide next action. Enjoyed reading the book though, and honestly learnt things about Windows Vista I probably never really understood. So win nonetheless I think.